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Description

Contact Lens Care Systems, Components and Related Products There are well over 200 brand-name and generic care products on the market today, all with a number of different preservatives and active ingredients. As new products become available, the potential for confusion and incompatibilities increases. This course will instruct contact lens fitters on how to become familiar with the chemical components of these products so they can instruct patients on their proper use and prevent complications and adverse reactions.

Objectives

Objectives

Upon completion of the course the participant should be able to: Upon completion of the course the participant should be able to: accurately describe and identify the various components of care systems for both soft and rigid gas permeable lenses; explain the purpose and proper usage usage of the components; describe the complications that will result if they are not used or used; compare the various systems and justify their use in specific detail the potential solution side effects and sensitivities; identify slit lamp findings that would indicate a solution sensitivity.

The National Academy of Opticianry is the only international organization dedicated solely to education and training for ALL opticians. Founded in 1963, the Academy offers opticianry education and training in a variety of formats. We cover all aspects of education and training from career preparation (internationally known as the Career Progression Program), certification and licensing exam preparation and continuing education for beginning through advanced level opticians. The National Academy of Opticianry...Dedicated to the Education and Training of ALL Opticians.

Current Accreditations

This course has been certified by or provided by the following Certified Organization/s: